Byron Hackett

I have been apart of the Red Deer Advocate Black Press Media team since 2017, starting as a sports reporter.
I became regional editor in March of 2022, helping amplify local stories from across Central Alberta.

Email

byron.hackett@reddeeradvocate.com

Recent Work by Byron

Hackett: New year, new ways to find joy

Where do you find joy in the day to day?

Jan 4, 2025 5:28 AM Read more >

HACKETT: The 51st state and the Governor of Canada

Trump calls Canada 51st state and Prime Minister is mum

Dec 14, 2024 5:15 AM Read more >

Hackett: Springsteen brings the joy to Alberta

The power of music is real

Nov 23, 2024 5:32 AM Read more >

Hackett: CO2 questions to take centre stage at UCP AGM

One UCP policy resolution for the upcoming AGM in Red Deer is eye-catching

Oct 26, 2024 5:38 AM Read more >

Hackett: Volunteering helps build up a community

Volunteers make the community a better place

Oct 19, 2024 5:08 AM Read more >

Hackett: Sifting through the nonsense

Dealing with misinformation is more difficult than ever

Oct 12, 2024 5:47 AM Read more >

Hackett: New school funding addresses only tip of the iceberg

More problems facing education than just student spaces

Sep 21, 2024 5:21 AM Read more >

The Red Deer Advocate is evolving

The Red Deer Advocate will print bi-weekly starting on Oct. 2

Sep 17, 2024 4:35 PM Read more >

Hackett: Red Deer has a chance to do something special with Wyntjes' notice of motion

The City of Red Deer will be having an interesting discussion on Monday

Sep 14, 2024 5:02 AM Read more >

Hackett: Hard budget conversations to come for City of Red Deer

The City is heading into tough 2025 budget discussions

Sep 7, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

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